Complex cell batch produces autonomous radar-capable vehicle transceivers
At Fakuma 2021, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig, Germany, will demonstrate the production of backlit IMD badgesfor use in autonomous driving systems.
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Common dispensing challenges and solutions
Almost 900 plant engineering and management personnel from diverse industries within the United States weigh in on specific challenges they face relating to their dispensing methods. Find out how to address some of these challenges to improve control in manufacturing processes.
Boy- novelties at Fakuma 2021
It has always been a Boy tradition to select a trade fair as a platform for a premiere. The family-run company will continue this tradition at this year’s Fakuma.
KraussMaffei High Performance becomes Netstal again
The KraussMaffei Group will transfer all activities of the former KraussMaffei High Performance AG into an independent unit effective October 1, 2021. This will operate under the traditional name Netstal.
Extruder manufacturer shows its versatility
Feddem GmbH & Co. KG is pleased to be able to provide an overview of its LFT pultrusion lines for the production of long glass fibre pellets as well as on the subject of upcycling and service in addition to its FED 43 MTS extruder at Fakuma 2021.
Arburg Insights: new film provides fascinating insights
From machine manufacturer to think tank: a lot has changed at Arburg in recent years. The new film “Arburg Insights” offers fascinating insights into current developments and activities.
We live in the age of plastic
An interview with Miloš Krásá, Sales Manager for the Czech and Polish markets at Stadler.
New management at Engel Machinery India
1 July 2021 will see Engel complete the generation change in the management of its sales and service subsidiary in Mumbai. Frank Schuster, Regional President METAI, takes over the management of Engel Machinery India Pvt. Ltd. Stalinjose Selvanayagam is the new Sales Director.
Arburg Prototyping Center opens in China
In March 2021, Arburg officially opened its new Arburg Prototyping Center (APC) in Shanghai as part of a medical seminar. The facility means that a dedicated APC is now available in each of the company’s key market regions: Germany, the Americas and Asia.
Tomra Recycling & Indorama Ventures collaborate in Mexico
The recycling sector in Mexico is witnessing the collaboration of two companies, Tomra Recycling and Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited.
Protective housing for extremely confined space
Wittmann Battenfeld Germany has developed an extremely space-saving solution to accommodate automation equipment, especially pick and place.
Chinaplas concluded with a huge success
On April 16, Chinaplas 2021, the first post-pandemic international trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries, has come to an end in the Greater Bay Area.
Airmould Next - the next generation of internal gas pressure technology
Wittmann Battenfeld has been offering its customers for many years expert knowledge in application technology as well as equipment developed and manufactured in-house for Airmould internal gas pressure technology and Cellmould structured foam technology.
Sacmi approves the 2020 annual report
Throughout the year the Group was committed to ensuring workplace safety and continuity of production and assistance. Investment in product innovation and a new in-company ‘digital culture’ continued apace.
New HLI high-pressure homogenizers from HST
HST Maschinenbau GmbH, which has been part of the Krones Group since 2014, can draw upon decades of experience in developing and manufacturing high-pressure homogenizers and piston pumps.
Buss optimizes Compeo series for compounding plasticized PVC
Buss’s modular Compeo plasticized PVC compounding systems are now also available in a cascade configuration for optimum results. The discharge and pelletizing unit is mechanically decoupled from the compounder and is fed in free fall via a connecting tube.
Boy participates in China’s boom
The German machine manufacturer Boy achieved and unexpectedly positive success at the trade fair Chinaplas 2021. 150,000 people attended the event in Shenzen, most of whom were domestic trade visitors.
New partner for Freeformer in the USA and Canada
On April 19, the US subsidiary Arburg Inc. signed a contract with the Würth Additive Group. This is one of the world's leading companies in the field of "supply chain efficiency" and is now a partner for the distribution of the Freeformer in the USA and Canada.
152,134 visitors joined the mega show
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinaplas has once again proved itself to be a high standard platform for presenting new technologies and sourcing latest products for the plastics and rubber industries.
Pure Loop expands service offering for customers in North America
What is already common practice at the company's location in Ansfelden, Austria, Pure Loop now makes possible in North America as well. From now on, the specialist for shredder-extruder recycling solutions also offers customers and potential buyers in North America the opportunity to test the ISEC machine using their own material.
Boom in demand for recycling systems featuring Erema ReFresher technology
There has been a noticeable increase in demand for Erema recycling machine combinations featuring ReFresher technology that reduces odour downstream of the extrusion process.
Wittmann Battenfeld, Schwarz Plastic Solutions and Precupa Präzisionsformenbau cooperate
The objective of this cooperation agreement is to advance the technologies in the fields of thermoset injection molding and processing of other reactive plastic materials, as well as to strengthen the participating companies in the thermoset processing business.
KraussMaffei sells KraussMaffei Austria to Luger GmbH
KraussMaffei is selling its subsidiary KraussMaffei Austria to the Austrian family-owned company Luger GmbH. There, it will continue to operate under the name KMAT Maschinen- und Service GmbH.
KHS provides numerous innovations for system solutions
It is often a combination of small things that have a big impact, as is the case when filling sensitive beverages into PET and HDPE bottles. KHS provides greater efficiency, more flexibility, increased ease of operation and optimum product safety.
Big Bottling Company invests in a powerful PET line from KHS
With over 200 million inhabitants Nigeria is already by far the most heavily populated country in Africa. In the next 30 years the United Nations reckon on this number doubling, meaning that by 2050 around 410 million people will live here.
German partners address micro and precision moulding inefficiencies
In a new strategic partnership, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has announced its cooperation with Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK in Berlin.
Used machinery dealer Gindumac establishes advisory board
The Gindumac Group, based in Kaiserslautern, Barcelona and Vadodara (India), has established an advisory board that will provide strategic support for its growth.
Successfully mastering highly complex production sequences with the House of Krones
The Störtebeker Braumanufaktur is showing pioneering spirit – not only in regard to new types of beer and an extremely stringent marketing concept but also when it comes to expanding its production capacities.
Vecoplan invests millions and enjoys further success - despite Covid-19
Vecoplan is currently running as profitably as in the previous year - and after the first half of the year, revenue was even at the previous year’s level. Reason enough to continue to invest in production modernisation and personnel.
Innopro BoxFlash: compact flash pasteurizer from KHS for all standard container segments
Compact design, high energy efficiency, simple installation and fast commissioning – these are the convincing arguments that speak for the Innopro BoxFlash from KHS.
The new RimStar Smart from KraussMaffei
The new RimStar Smart mixing and metering machine with the smallest footprint in its segment made its debut at the Hey!Talk event online in front of international PUR professionals.
SABIC deepens collaboration with Brückner to encourage circular material use in film manufacturing
Collaboration aims to encourage flexible packaging manufacturers to use Sabic’s Trucircle solutions to create more sustainable products
KHS at BrauBeviale: reliable technology and digital service for the beverage industry
By taking part in BrauBeviale from November 10 to 12 in Hall 7A, KHS demonstrates that a trade show can also be successful for exhibitors even under difficult circumstances.
New project acquisition for Amut Group recycling technology in the Far East
AMUT has been awarded a new tender project by a joint venture between two world leader groups, specializing in raw materials production and rigid packaging solutions, engaged in the circular economy, in the Far East and worldwide.
Vetaphone opens test lab
Surface treatment has come a long way in the 70 years since Verner Eisby, the founder of Vetaphone, invented and developed the technique that is now known worldwide as corona.
KHS presents its new modular labeling machine
More and more customers are asking for modular systems and solutions. The KHS Group is thus systematically restructuring its engineering portfolio – also as regards labeling technology.